Manager WQ & Env Compliance

Manager, Water Quality & Environmental Compliance

American Water (NYSE : AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water's 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

American Water is currently seeking a Manager, Water Quality & Environmental Compliance to work in our IL office location. In this role, you will initiate and control the overall wastewater compliance program for IL American Water.

$81,120.00 - $133,380.00 annually The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education, and / or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Primary Role

Responsibilities for this position establishes the day-to-day management of personnel and implementation of wastewater quality, laboratory programs, environmental stewardship and environmental rules and regulations to ensure compliance with pertinent state and federal regulations. Responsible for assisting with maintaining budgets, committing expenditures, and setting priorities. Maintains liaisons with individuals within and outside of the organization - key regulatory officials and company personnel. Responsible for acting independently on technical and environmental matters.

Key Accountabilities

• Initiates and controls the wastewater environmental compliance program for Illinois American Water. This includes oversight of all required monitoring and reporting of sample results required under the Clean Water Act. Ensuring that the environmental program requirements are met in accordance with the Environmental Management Plans (40%)
• Coordinates resolution of wastewater issues with State regulatory personnel and local operations. Makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have far-reaching impact on environmental activities (20%)
• Directs supportive workforce to maintain compliance with wastewater and environmental regulations and laboratory procedures which may include accreditation / certification for specialized parameters. (10%)
• Reviewing and determining the impact on company activities from existing and proposed regulations at the local, state and federal level (10%)
• Executes departmental business plans and contributes to the development of functional strategies. Assisting in preparing capital and O&M budgets for environmental compliance related items (10%)
• Assuring that policies, programs, standards of performance and approved objectives related to wastewater and environmental compliance are adhered to including those involving health and safety, affirmative action, corporate responsibility and labor relations (10%)

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Experience / Education

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